How To Make Bengali Dhal Recipe
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Serves:
Ingredients
- 1 cup red lentils
- 2 cups water
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 inch ginger, grated
- 2 green chilies, slit
- 1 tsp turmeric powder
- 1 tsp cumin powder
- 1/2 tsp red chili powder
- 1 tomato, chopped
- 1 tbsp oil
- 1 tsp ghee (clarified butter)
- Salt to taste
- Fresh coriander leaves for garnish
Instructions
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Wash the lentils thoroughly and soak them in water for 30 minutes. Drain the water.
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In a pressure cooker or deep pot, heat oil and ghee. Add the chopped onions and sauté until golden brown.
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Add minced garlic, grated ginger, and slit green chilies. Sauté for a minute.
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Add turmeric powder, cumin powder, and red chili powder. Mix well.
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Add the chopped tomato and cook until it turns mushy.
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Add the soaked lentils and water. Mix well and season with salt.
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Close the pressure cooker and cook for 3-4 whistles or cook in a pot until the lentils are soft and cooked through.
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Once cooked, garnish with fresh coriander leaves.
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Serve hot with rice or flatbread.
Nutrition
- Calories : 250kcal
- Total Fat : 5g
- Saturated Fat : 1g
- Cholesterol : 0mg
- Sodium : 600mg
- Total Carbohydrates : 40g
- Dietary Fiber : 15g
- Sugar : 3g
- Protein : 15g
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